But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31(NIV)

On Wings Of Eagles

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Conversation between best friends

Luke 11:5-8 (ESV)

5 And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will
go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 for a
friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’;
7 and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and
my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’? 8 I
tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his
friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he
needs.

Have you seen or heard conversations between best friends?
Do they converse in a formal manner or do they use fancy words? Absolutely not!
In fact, it seems like both have common interests and passions. God calls us
His friends. Find out the heart of God and make it your burden and you will
cultivate your friendship with Him.

If we’re friends with God, will we be spared from troubled
times? Midnight hour - temptations, storms and discomfort will come. Never lose
hope. Run to Jesus because He has life’s answers for you.

What do we learn from Jesus’ parable? Just as the friend in
the story kept knocking, we shouldn’t give up but keep praying. Friends don’t
give up on each other, do they? Persevere in the assurance of relationship.

Was the friend borrowing for himself? No, he was pleading
for another friend. When was the last time you knocked the Gates of Heaven on
someone else’s behalf? Have a Spirit to help others, to pray for others, only
then can you develop a culture of mutual interest with God.

Dear Lord, thank You for being our friend whom we can
approach any day or anytime. We are privileged to have a friend like You who
gave up everything for us. We need more of your grace and power to be the hands
and feet of You. In the Name of Jesus. Amen.